Essence N°8: Santal by Elie Saab

Name: Essence N°8: Santal
Brand: Elie Saab
Rating: 7.2 (44 reviews)

2016unisex

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

7.2/10

44 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Essence N°8: Santal by Elie Saab is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Essence N°8: Santal was launched in 2016. Essence N°8: Santal was created by Francis Kurkdjian. It is built around Cardamom, Vetiver, Virginia cedar, Osmanthus and Indian sandalwood. Voters rate it highest for autumn and winter. It is very long-lasting, and the sillage is strong. Aromifo members rate it 7.2/10 from 44 ratings, with longevity at 8.2/10 and sillage at 7.4/10.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (68% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 58% of votes
Smells mainly: woody, spicy, creamy

Review

Main accords

Essence N°8: Santal notes

5 notes

Essence N°8: Santal features 5 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Main notes

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Essence N°8: Santal ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

44 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

40 ratings

8.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

39 ratings

7.4

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear Essence N°8: Santal

41 season votes

Spring24%
Summer7%
Autumn37%
Winter32%

Who wears it

Men58%
Unisex8%
Women35%

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